He is nineteen so that works to his advantage. Besides he hasn't played organized basketball in a long time. Every rookie hits the rookie wall so it doesn't really matter too much. He probably isn't going to be playing big minutes except in summer league.
Dante Exum, Patty Mills Injury, and Australia Basketball
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He is nineteen so that works to his advantage. Besides he hasn't played organized basketball in a long time. Every rookie hits the rookie wall so it doesn't really matter too much. He probably isn't going to be playing big minutes except in summer league.
So what class is this kid in for the draft? It would be hilarious if we got him with the 2017 GS pick. The kid is 16 so I am figuring 2-3 years before he thinks about coming to the NBA.
Sidebottom2beams
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https://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ssf/2014/06/lsu_commitment_ben_simmons_top.html
Simmonds will be playing for LSU this season, having a look around it looks like he is the no.1 ranked high school player in the states at the moment.
By all reports back here in Australia Exum is a much better player.
bozmansblues
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Others would be better than me at working it out - but I believe he is just starting his last year of High School now in the USA - and has committed to LSU for his one and done - so I think that takes him to 2016 draft?
After reading that SLC Dunk article talking about how much Exum has played the last few years, I have no issues with Exum over doing it in minutes. Furthermore, at age 19 he should be a bundle of energy.
fallenchicken
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This is great news for us. Get Dante out on the court!
fallenchicken
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Not to mention that, at least at the start of the season, he's probably going to be on limited minutes. I don't understand why him playing this summer would be an issue.
maker hasn't committed to the boomers yet, though the last report suggested he was close.
I'm not sure what reports they are?!?!
I've seen both in the flesh, and am close with someone in Basketball Australia, I can guarantee you the view is the complete opposite.
Dante has huge potential, and he rightfully went where he went in this draft. He could be a star combo guard in the NBA
But Ben Simmons is a completely different prospect all together. Word coming out of Florida from scouts, is that Simmons in their opinion, is the best high school basketballer ever to play in Florida, they are saying he's as good as Carmelo Anthony at the same age.
He's #1 for the 2016 class at this stage, and despite scouts trying to pick the absolute crap out of him, they can't find a weakness in his game. He's a dual forward with elite athleticism and guard tendencies.
The guys at basketball Australia fully expect Ben Simmons to become Australia's greatest ever basketballer, and by a fair distance, he's that good.....................
Will be Wiggins style hype when he's eligable.
fufo
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I said Dayuum! He looks wicked.